2007 BMW 320 vs. 1978 Lada 1200
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1978 Lada 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 320 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1978 Lada 1200 | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 320 | 1200 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 39 L |